Woodworker's Journal 2001-25-1, страница 78
umm template, and matching the depth of cul to the combined thickness of the stock and template. The second and third times I went through this routine, it went a lot quicker than the first, rather frustrating effort. This is an easy machine to gel comfortable with, once you learn the temperamental basics. The 4112 came packaged with a template for 1/2" half-blind dovetails (ideal for standard 3/4" thick stock); a guide bushing and locknut that fits most routers: and a 1/2" bit. It can be used with stock up to 12" wide and 7/16" to a full 1" thickness. If your primary goals are to make drawers and save money, the Porter-Cable 4112 is the wav to go. The jig's street price of $99.99 includes the 1/2" half-blind dovetail template, a template guide and a 1/2" high speed steel bit. For more information you can find them on the Web at www.porter-cable.am. If your primary goals are to make drawers and save money, the Porter-Cable 4112 is the way to go. Keller 1601 By far the simplest to set up and operate, the Keller Dovetail jig is ideally suited to decorative box building. Unlike the half-blind jig, this tool delivers visible pins and tails on all four faces of a box. Initial setup for the Keller jig was incredibly simple. All I had to do was screw a length of 2x4 stock to each of the two templates, aligning them along factory-scored marks. Keller supplied the screws, and also packaged two bearing-guided bits with the jig: one straight bit and one dovetail. Both bearings are mounted at the bottom of the shaft, above the cutters. These bits eliminate the need for a guide bushing and locknut. The Keller Jig is very simple to operate, which turns out to be both its virtue and its vice. On the upside, all you have to do is center the first template on your stock and clamp it in place, then make your cut. On the downside, one size of pin and tail must fit all projects, although you can vary the spacing between them. Use of the Keller jig was explained in an accompanying 12-minute informational video that only had to spend half its time on operational details. Simply make the first cut (described above) to mill the tails, then use this part to mark the pins. Clamp the second template on the pin board, change bits, and make your second cut. Shop Test continues on page 80... Free to a Good Home JET. Perform ax and Powermatic —A Family Of Brands slatj™ s««w I POCOtnrou^ M»cr>3t 20DI -aOO.T«-4eiri. (Circle No T6 on PRODUCT INFORMAVON form) 78 (Circle No 30 on PRODUCT INFORMATION torm) February 2001 Wood wo rker's Jo u mat Accept no imitations! Buy the Performax 16-32 Plus Drum Sander, the industry's original drum sander, and receive the accessory package absolutely FREE! Package includes: Infeed/cxrtteecf tables Conveyor belt tracker set Sox of ready-!o-wrap sandpaper Sized to fit $131 accessory package FREE The power to shape your ideas FACTORY OWN A BEAUTIFUL DIRECT _ _ PRICES EMPEROR CLOCK • Grandfather Clocks • Mantel & Wall Clocks • Clock & Furniture Kits • We Ship Anywhere S1-800-642-0011 Emperor Clock. LLC PO Box 1089 Dept 7606 Fairhope, AL 36533 rT ^ Call and mention Offer #7606 and receive our free color catalog! |
